Greenham Catalogue - Edition 24

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO FIRE SAFETY LEGISLATION What is the law regarding fire safety in UK?

• carry out a fire risk assessment of the premises and review it regularly • tell staff or their representatives about the risks you’ve identified • put in place, and maintain, appropriate fire safety measures • plan for an emergency • provide staff information, fire safety instruction and training Who is responsible? You’re responsible for fire safety in business or other non-domestic premises if you’re: • an employer • the owner

• the landlord • an occupier

• anyone else with control of the premises, for example a facilities manager, building manager, managing agent or risk assessor You could be fined or go to prison if you don’t follow fire safety regulations. Where to find out more • UK Government: www.gov.uk • Scottish Government: www.gov.scot • HSE: www.hse.gov.uk • BSI: BS5306 British Standard Code of Practice

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers general fire safety in England and Wales. Different legislation applies in Scotland and Northern Ireland. In the majority of premises, local fire and rescue authorities are responsible for enforcing this fire safety legislation. HSE has enforcement responsibility on construction sites and other specific risks. What are the legal responsibilities? As the responsible person you must:

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Which fire extinguisher?

ELECTRICAL Electrical hazards

CLASS B Flammable liquids e.g. petrol, oil, and paints

CLASS C Flammable gases e.g. propane, butane and natural gas

CLASS F Cooking oils and fats

CLASS A Paper, wood, textiles and any other carbonaceous materials

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Powder

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Wet Chemical

* F-Plus Extinguisher only

These fire extinguishers are not ready commissioned, this needs to be carried out at the designated site by a competent person immediately prior to installation i

BC Powder Vehicle Fire Extinguisher • Small yet powerful fire fighting capacity • Approved to BS 6165:2002 • Suitable for vehicle fires • Thumb-lever operated • Supplied with bracket • Size: 0.6kg

Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher (Class A, B and C) • Highly versatile fire fighting medium for most fire risks • Fast knock-down of flames, indoors or outdoors • Kitemark Approved to BS EN 3 • Safe for use on fires involving electrical risk • Also effective on combustion engine fires and gas-powered vehicles • S upplied with bracket and hose / nozzle as appropriate

Size: 1kg Code: 254402

Size: 2kg Code: 254403

Size: 4kg Code: 254420

Size: 6kg Code: 254419

Size: 9kg Code: 254421

Code: 254635

MATERIALS & SITE EQUIPMENT

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